Translation of German word "Chance" to English
dieChance
/tʃɑnsə/
Meaning
NounAn opportunity or possibility.
How to use
The feminine noun Chance ('chance / opportunity / prospect') is borrowed from French. It declines regularly, except that its plural is Chancen (adding only -n).
🇬🇧 English
chance
Example
Sie hat eine gute Chance, das Rennen zu gewinnen.
She has a good chance of winning the race.
Die Chance, ein Haus zu kaufen, ist sehr gering.
The chance of buying a house is very small.
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Common phrases
- eine Chance nutzen— to seize / use a chance / opportunity
- gute Chancen— good chances / prospects (plural)
- keine Chance— no chance / no way
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What is the definition of the German word "die Chance"?▼
The German word "die Chance" is defined as: "An opportunity or possibility."
What does the German word "die Chance" mean?▼
The German word "die Chance" means "chance" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Sie hat eine gute Chance, das Rennen zu gewinnen." (which translates as "She has a good chance of winning the race.").
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